Art History/Museum Studies Associate in Arts Degree
Division: Visual and Performing Arts
PROGRAM CODE: 2A41695
The Art History/Museum Studies Associate in Arts Degree prepares students to transfer to a university that offers bachelor's degrees in Art History, especially those that offer a specialization in Museum Studies. A bachelor's degree in Art History/ Museum Studies provides a foundation for gallery and museum careers and/or post-graduate study. This program requires a total of 18-19 units of required courses and restricted electives. This degree requires a total of 18-19 units in the major, in addition to other degree requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (9 units): | ||
| ARTH 175 F | Introduction to Museum and Gallery Studies (formerly ART 122 F) | 3 |
| ARTH 176 F | Museum Studies - Exhibition Production (formerly ART 124 F) | 3 |
| ARTH 177 F | Museum Studies - Exhibition Design and Careers (formerly ART 125 F) | 3 |
| Restricted Museum Studies Electives (Choose 1-2 courses for 3-4 units) | 3-4 | |
| The Museum Experience (formerly ART 115 F) | 3 | |
| Museum Studies Internship I | 2-4 | |
| Independent Study - Museum Studies | 1-2 | |
| Restricted Art History Electives (Choose two courses for 6 units) | 6 | |
| Africa, Oceania, and Native American Art History | 3 | |
| American Art History (formerly ART 117 F) | 3 | |
| Asian Art History (formerly ART 212 F) | 3 | |
| Gender and Women in Art History (formerly ART 211 F) | 3 | |
| Global Contemporary Art History | 3 | |
| Latin America - Mexican Art History (formerly ART 116 F) | 3 | |
| Latin America - Ancient/Indigenous Art History (formerly ART 213 F) | 3 | |
| Latin America - Colonial - Contemporary Art History | 3 | |
| Western Art History - Prehistory to 14th Century (formerly ART 112 F) | 3 | |
| Western Art History - 15th to 20th Century (formerly ART 113 F) | 3 | |
| Western Art History - 19th to 21st Century (formerly ART 114 F) | 3 | |
| Honors Creative Arts - Art (formerly ART 196HF) | 3 | |
| Total Units | 18-19 | |
Outcome 1: Write a critical analysis of an artwork seen in person. Describe the artwork, demonstrate knowledge of art historical vocabulary, and analyze the artwork using art historical methodologies.
Outcome 2: Demonstrate a beginning level understanding of exhibition design.
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